American Beauty - Royston Turquoise Cabochon becomes Wearable

August 10, 2014

Royston Turquoise(natural from Nevada)

 
I think other jewelers must feel the same as I do right now.  I'm in love with my latest piece.  Yep, it's my favorite.  I am fickle so the next one I create may push this one aside, but I think it's going to be awhile. 
Last April I drew the pendant concept.
 
When I started working on it I decided to go with the original shape, but make some adjustments.
 
Turns out designing the pendant was the easy part.  I had the toughest time deciding what to use as the necklace part.  I originally thought I'd create a chain, but that would've added to the expense of the pendant by quite a bit.  It being American turquoise from the Royston mines in Nevada was already going to make it special.
 
I had some very cool chain that wasn't sterling silver... also thought about all leather.
 
I slept on it.  Then my muse spoke to me and wow was she ever right!
 

Turquoise and Silver Artisan Necklace

American Beauty - SOLD

Royston Turquoise, Sterling Silver, leather

 
I love how the leather picks up the brown in the turquoise matrix and also adds a feminine touch.
 
I almost forced it the previous afternoon to finish it and am so glad I stopped myself.
 
Listen to your heart, your gut, your muse... whatever you call your inner voice.  That's when the magic happens.